What is the cheapest way to get from Poole to Cowes?

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £17 - £20 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Cowes?

The fastest way to get from Poole to Cowes is to train and ferry which takes 2h 57m and costs £19 - £35.

How far is it from Poole to Cowes?

The distance between Poole and Cowes is 48 miles.

How do I travel from Poole to Cowes without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2h 57m and costs £19 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Poole to Cowes?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Poole to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 2825+ hotels available in Cowes.

Poole to Cowes - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Poole to Cowes by train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton CentralWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal to East Cowes Ferry TerminalEast Cowes Ferry
2h 57m
£19–33
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Southampton Central StationUk061
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal to East Cowes Ferry TerminalEast Cowes Ferry
3h 20m
£17–20
Bus, ferry via City Shops South
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Southampton Central Station
2. Take the bus from Central Station - Do Not Use to Victoria ParkX4 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
4h 38m

Poole to Cowes by train, bus, and ferry

139Weekly Services

2h 57mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 47.4 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Poole to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Funnel Terminal, walk to Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to East Cowes Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to East Cowes Ferry Terminal via Central Station, Red Funnel Terminal, and Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal in around 3h 20m.

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